Ethan Irons

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

- Deployed and recovered many different types of Instrumental moorings all over the world for scientific research

- Planned and set the deck up on different research vessels for specific deployment and recovery procedures of very sensitive and expensive equipment

- Tested various equipment before deployment

- Worked in harsh weather with ability to adapt to all conditions

- Operated many different types of hydrologic and pneumatic deck equipment for recovery/deployment of moorings

• Managed deck crew of 4 Able Bodied Seaman
• Oversaw recovery of 40 Ocean Bottom Seismograph instruments

• Provided engineers with assistance in repairing/adjusting machinery
• Recorded pressure and temperature data in engineering logs
• Responsible for calling distances to move barges

• Operated cranes and winches for over boarding procedures
• Dredging, coring and instrument towing
• Regular engine room checks with log entry’s

• Delivered sailboats ranging in size from 60 ft
• To 120 ft
• From US waters to Caribean and Meditteranean seas
• Stood watches and monitored sails for current conditions
• Performed equipment and safety checks before departure